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WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, May 25th, 2023. First, we explore the difference in enrollment between men and women at Bradley University and Illinois Central College. Experts will give some possible reasons why. Then, meet the new head coach of the Peoria City semi-professional soccer team, with the second season underway.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 12th, 2023. First, hear from proponents of legislation adding new requirements to the creation of carbon dioxide transportation pipelines in Illinois. Then, Barb Drake speaks with WCBU's Jody Holtz as she reflects on a career as a Peoria journalist advocating for her community.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, June 2nd, 2023. First, the U.S. House passes a compromise bill to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default without the support of an Illinois Republican. Then, Peoria's Department of Public Works has big plans for one of the city's busiest intersections.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Thursday, June 1st, 2023. First, the details on what participants should expect from the City of Peoria's Strategic Planning Kickoff events. Then, Pekin is months into developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Learn more about the process from Pekin's City Engineer.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. First, members of Peoria's city council in the 1970's remember former mayor Richard Carver. Then, low-income Americans are finding their benefits gone at the grocery store, learn about the skimming spree targeting SNAP benefits.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. First, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois reopens a service helping the community find a career in Pekin. Then, Peoria Riverfront Museum's CEO and President John Morriss talks about bouncing back from the pandemic with some exhibits brand new to the area.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Director Chip Joyce joins WCBU's Jody Holtz to talk about Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production of 'Gypsy: A Musical Fable'.

In this special episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz speaks with ArtsPartners of Central Illinois Executive Director Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright about her extensive background and incoming role as host of Out and About.

Today on Food Trek: Host Tory Dahlhoff pulls the old food truck out of the garage, airs up the tires, swaps out the fryer grease, fires up the grill, and hits the road with Chef Ryan Smith to cook and chat with the owners of Sous Chef, a small grocery in downtown Peoria where they have written their own recipe for connecting local farmers to the community.